First Thing: Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered strikes on Iran, defying US President Donald Trump's recent claims of control over the situation. The escalation has led to direct military exchanges and global economic concern regarding oil prices.
Why it matters
The breakdown in US-Israel coordination and the direct conflict between Israel and Iran significantly increases regional instability and global economic volatility.
Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, late last year. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters View image in fullscreen Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, late last year. Photograph: Jonathan Ernst/Reuters First Thing newsletter US news First Thing: Netanyahu orders Iran strikes despite Trump claiming ‘I call all the shots’ Direct exchange of fire between warring nations in apparent defiance of Trump was in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut, and breaks April’s ceasefire. Plus: incredible pictures of the Beatles’ final tour of the US
The framing emphasizes the 'defiance' of the US president and focuses on the negative economic impact, which is common in critical coverage of the current administration's foreign policy.
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